Aussie Tuna Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Aussie Tuna Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALAD; 1 medium romaine lettuce; 1 red onion, sliced into half rings; 3 cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta; 300 g raw button mushrooms, sliced; 2 ripe tomatoes, , cut into wedges; 1 large avocado; 250 g canned tuna, broken into bite sized pieces; DRESSING; 35 ml balsamic vinegar; lemon, juice of; 25 ml olive oil; 1 clove crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried is ok); 1 pinch salt; cracked pepper

Servings: persons

SALAD
1 medium romaine lettuce
1 red onion, sliced into half rings
3 cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta
300 g raw button mushrooms, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, , cut into wedges
1 large avocado
250 g canned tuna, broken into bite sized pieces
DRESSING
35 ml balsamic vinegar
lemon, juice of
25 ml olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon rosemary (dried is ok)
1 pinch salt
cracked pepper

1
Place Olive oil, herbs salt, Salt, Pepper and Garlic into a Microwave proof jug/container and microwave for 10-20 seconds (BE CAREFUL NOT TO HEAT THIS TOO MUCH, OIL BECOMES VERY HOT IN A MICROWAVE AND CAN MELT OR DAMAGE YOUR CONTAINER) After Heating the oil Mix, place in the refrigerator for a short while, until cool.
2
This ensures flavours are fully infused into the dressing.
3
Break up lettuce and place in a salad Bowl.
4
Place Onion, mushrooms, Potato/pasta and Avacodo into bowl and toss gently and thoroughly.
5
Place tossed salad ingredients into serving bowls and add the remaining SALAD ingredients.
6
Get the cold Oil Mix from the fridge and add the lemon Juice and Vinegar, and stir Thoroughly.
7
(TIP put in a clean jam jar and shake vigourously) Your dressing is done.
8
Drizzle the Dressing over the Salad, and hey Presto, You're done!

229

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALAD, 1 medium romaine lettuce, 1 red onion, sliced into half rings, 3 cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta, and more.

Yes, Aussie Tuna Summer Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aussie Tuna Summer Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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